The 80s were the era of teen films, producing classic such a “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and the Brat Pack films “Sixteen Candles” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.” It was also the era that started teen horror films. Interestingly, one film decided to combine the two genres. This film became Teen …
Tag: retro cartoon
Nov 12 2020
Go back in time with “Back to the Future: The Animated Series!!”
Happy 35th anniversary to Back to the Future!! Oh yeah, it’s back baby! How has it been going J1 fans! Hope all of y’all are doing alright during the word crisis. I know most of you are wishing someone would just turn back the hands of time to happier days. So do I. I may …
May 02 2020
Let’s get hysterical with Histeria! in (almost) Awesome Cartoons!!
Histeria! Review Hey there, J1 Fans! DevilDriver1313 here once again to take you on a trip through animation history. Funny I should use that reference because this Awesome Cartoons will focus on a show that made learning history fun without being preachy. Each week, this show’s zany cast of characters taught kids of the Gen …
Nov 30 2017
“Cheesy Cartoons” gets funky in Donkey Kong Country!!
During the height of the “Console Wars” in the late eighties and early nineties, several gaming franchises were adapted into animated series including the Super Mario Bros, Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and multiple Nintendo games in one show. Some shows were good cheese that made you want more. Others were bad cheese that made you …
Feb 03 2017
Meet the super future family in “Awesome Cartoons!!”
As of late, superhero teams have been all the rave with the Avengers, X-Men and Teen Titans. But as far as superhero families go, nearly all references will be made to the Fantastic Four. But in this installment of Awesome Cartoons, I am going to introduce (most of you) to a super future family that …
Jan 20 2017
Cheesy Cartoons scares up Filmation’s “Ghostbusters!!”
“Have you been haunted by strange noises in the night?” “Have you experienced feelings of dread in your basement or attic?” “Have you or your family ever seen a spook, specter or ghost?” If the answer is yes to any of these, then call the professionals. We all know what movie came from. But did …
Nov 10 2016
The Incredible Hulk smashes into Awesome Cartoons!!
At the moment, comic book movies seem to be linked to Marvel who has firmly established itself in Hollywood and the box office with its series of high-grossing films. As dominance the company once had on the small screen in the decade of the Gulf War, Hammer pants and Clinton Scandals part 1. Several of …
Sep 01 2016
Allll-righty then!! Let’s take a Cheesy Cartoons look at Ace Ventura: Pet Detective!!
Animated series based on movies were a big thing back the days of high top haircuts and “Kid N Play” movies. Several well-known franchises have made the jump to the small screen and turned into animated series that closely follows the movie mythos. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective not only helped launch Jim Carrey’s career but …
Aug 12 2016
Calling all cars!! Be on the lookout for C.O.P.S. in Awesome Cartoons!!
The cartoons of yesteryear had one thing in common—heroes. Heroes who inspire children to always do good and believe in what is right. These valiant warriors of justice were put in the linelight where they can be loved by all. While most of those soldiers of fortune were either robotic or lived on distant worlds, …
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